Virginia Beach—Wendy Allison Cooper, 61, died peacefully on June 15 at her home in Virginia Beach surrounded by loving family after a courageous struggle with a gastrointestinal illness.
She leaves to cherish her memory her mother and stepfather, Elaine Cooper and Worth Banner; her daughter, Sarah Eure; her brother, John Cooper and wife Monica; her sister, Kate Augus and husband Barry; her aunt and uncle, Minette and Charles Cooper; and her uncle, Robert Losada, as well as many devoted cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
Wendy graduated from Norfolk Collegiate School and received a B.A. in French and Spanish from New York University.
She was a loving, kind, intelligent, and beautiful woman whose smile, wit, and devotion brightened the lives of many.
A family service honoring her life was held.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Planned Parenthood or Ohef Sholom Temple in Norfolk.